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Role-Based Feature Access

This matrix shows which features are accessible to each user role. Use this guide when setting up team permissions for agency accounts.

Role Hierarchy

AlmaSEO uses a hierarchical role system where each role includes all permissions of the roles below it:

Role Description
Owner / Admin Full platform access including automation controls, guardrails, and system settings
Manager Site management, WordPress settings, publishing controls, and export tools
SEO Manager Client profiles, SEO tools, content intelligence, analytics, and integrations
Client (read-only) View-only access to analytics and reporting dashboards
Writer Content creation, article types, editing, and basic publishing

!!! info "Permission Modes" Most features support Configurable per client permissions, meaning access can be customized on a per-site basis. Some features use Configurable per user (set per team member) or Fixed (cannot be changed).


Feature Access Matrix

Content Creation

Feature Tier Writer SEO Manager Manager Owner/Admin Permission Mode
Content Creation Core/Free Per client
Article Types Core/Free Per client
Content Inventory Pro Per client
Content Output Core/Free Per client
Publishing & Export Core/Free Per client
Sitemap & Scrape Discovery Core/Free Per client
Search & Filter Core/Free Per client
Blog Article Core/Free Per client
Service Page Core/Free Per client
City/County/State Page Agency Per client
FAQ Page Core/Free Per client
Freestyle Core/Free Per client
Glossary Terms Core/Free Per client
How-To Guide Core/Free Per client
About Us Page Core/Free Per client
Pillar Content Core/Free Per client
Listicle Core/Free Per client
Comparison (X vs Y) Core/Free Per client
Featured Image Generation Core/Free Per client
SEO Metadata Package Core/Free Per client
Multi-Format Export Core/Free Per client
Quick Copy Options Core/Free Per client
Featured Image Export Core/Free Per client
Article Creation Form Core/Free Per client
Writing Tone Core/Free Per client
Content Length Core/Free Per client
Content Language Core/Free Per client
Generate Content Brief Only Agency Per client
Custom Permalink Core/Free Per client
Target Keywords Core/Free Per client
Wordpress Categories Core/Free Per client
Special Instructions Core/Free Per client
Parent Page & Page Order Pro Per client
Featured Image Core/Free Per client
Post Details Core/Free Per client
Quick Info Core/Free Per client
SEO Metadata Core/Free Per client
SEO Insights Core/Free Per client
Content Analysis Core/Free Per client
Include Image at Top of Article Core/Free Per client
Static Site Export Panel Core/Free Per client
GBP Testimonials in Generated Articles Pro Per client
WordPress Content Pull Core/Free Per client
Auto-Publish to WordPress Core/Free Per user
Publication Report Email Pro Per user
Publish Immediately Core/Free Per user
Publication Report Email Pro Per user
Search Console Indexing Pro Per user
IndexNow Submission Pro Per user
Google NLP Validation Pro Per user
Mailchimp Article Blast Pro Per user
Social Content Kit Pro Per user
Content Pipeline Pro Per client
Topic Scheduling Pro Per client
Monitoring Pro Per client
Automation Settings Pro Per client

Client Management

Feature Tier Writer SEO Manager Manager Owner/Admin Permission Mode
Analytics & Insights Agency Per client
Analytics Pro Per client
Client Profile Agency Per client
SEO Operations Agency Per client
Backlinks & Outreach Agency Per client
Overview Pro Per client
Social Profiles Pro Per client
Content Hub Pro Per client
Published Posts Pro Per client
Drafts Pro Per client
Scheduled Posts Pro Per client
First Impression Tool Pro Per client
Website Analysis Pro Per client
SEO Recovery 911 Pro Per client
GEO/AI Search Optimizer Pro Per client
Opportunities Pro Per client
Backlinks Overview Pro Per client
Live Links Pro Per client
Backlinks Pro Per client
Activity & Logs Pro/Agency Per client
Site Management Agency Per user
Business Information Core/Free Per client
Locations Pro Per client
NAP Shield Agency Per client
Services & Areas Pro Per client
Wordpress Settings Core/Free Per client
Content AI Pro Per client
Search Console Pro Per client
Google Ads Agency Per client
Business Profile Pro Per client
Google Services Pro Per client
GBP Business Info → NAP Shield Ground Truth Agency Per client
Ownership Tracker Agency Fixed
Infrastructure Scan Pro Per client
Hosting Pro Per client
Email Providers Pro Per client
Scan Overview Pro Per client
SSL & Security Pro Per client
Domain & DNS Pro Per client
Outreach Agency Per user
Content Automation Pro Per user
Client Work Report Email Pro/Agency Per user

Content Intelligence

Feature Tier Writer SEO Manager Manager Owner/Admin Permission Mode
Content Intelligence Pro Per client
AI Content Recommendations Pro Per client
Intelligence Data Sources Core/Free Per client
Search Visibility Opportunities Pro Per client
Content Hierarchy Warnings Pro Per client
Semantic Duplicate Detection Pro Per client
Content-Type-Specific Logic Core/Free Per client
Live Market Context Core/Free Per client
Underserved Category Detection Pro Per client
Click-to-Fill Topic Selection Core/Free Per client
Live Market Context Pro Per client
Static Site Inventory Core/Free Per client
GBP Search Queries → AI Recommendations Pro Per client
Reviews → Content Mining for Blog Topics Pro Per client
WordPress Content Core/Free Per client
WordPress Categories Core/Free Per client
Google Search Console Pro Per client
Business Profile Core/Free Per client

Content Authority

Feature Tier Writer SEO Manager Manager Owner/Admin Permission Mode
Content Authority Engine Core/Free Fixed
Humanization Protocol Core/Free Fixed
E-E-A-T Integration Core/Free Fixed
Structural Depth Quotas, Core/Free Fixed
Decision Intelligence Core/Free Fixed
Conversion Architecture Core/Free Fixed
Structured Data (Schema) Pro Per client
First Impression — Schema Generator (Manual Tool) Pro Per client
Schema Detection & Scoring (Background Analysis) Pro Per client
Static Export Schema (Automated Pipeline) Pro Per client
Structured Data Dashboard & WordPress Injection Agency Per client
WordPress Gutenberg Schema Panel (Editor Integration) Pro Per client

Platform

Feature Tier Writer SEO Manager Manager Owner/Admin Permission Mode
Alma AI Chat — Global AI Assistant Pro/Agency Per user
AlmaSEO WordPress Connector Plugin Pro Fixed
Guardrails & Safety Pro Fixed
Monitoring & Logs Pro Fixed
Automation Center Pro Fixed

Access Level Summary

  • Writer: 49 features
  • SEO Manager: 87 features
  • Manager: 131 features
  • Owner / Admin: 134 features

Total features: 134


Customizing Permissions

Most features support per-client or per-user permission overrides:

  • Per client: Access can be toggled on/off for each site in the Client Profile settings
  • Per user: Access can be configured for individual team members in User Management
  • Fixed: Access level cannot be changed — determined by the user's role

When a feature is marked "Configurable per client," the Default Access column shows who has access by default. An Owner/Admin can then expand or restrict access for specific sites.